15:56 | Lima, oct. 21.
President of the Republic Keiko Fujimori highlighted today that her administration maintains a distinct and proactive working style—one characterized by traveling across the regions, listening to the needs of the population, resolving problems, and bringing projects to fruition that help improve the quality of life for the Peruvian people.
"Today, we have a different kind of government, with a distinct way of working—one that is highly proactive. We travel, visit the regions, listen, and, above all, solve problems, inaugurate projects, and stand by the people during their most difficult moments," she stated.
She made these remarks during the inauguration of new fisheries infrastructure at the CITEproductivo Pucallpa center, located in the Ucayali region.
In this context, the Head of State recalled her recent visit to the province of Purús, where humanitarian flights were resumed, food supplies were delivered, and efforts were initiated to unblock stalled projects.
Furthermore, she noted that she had requested that Corpac (the Peruvian Corporation of Airports and Commercial Aviation) expedite work on the local airstrip.
The President also pledged to push for the resolution of pending projects in Ucayali, including hospital facilities and educational infrastructure that require additional funding for their completion.
"Naturally, we are going to unblock this hospital project, as well as the school projects that also required additional budget—all of which will lead to a better quality of life," she said.
During her address, the President emphasized the significance of the new infrastructure at CITEproductivo Pucallpa.
This facility will improve the processing of Amazonian fish species—such as paiche, paco, and gamitana—while generating higher incomes for producers and expanding their access to markets.
In this regard, president Keiko Fujimori highlighted the potential for utilizing these aquatic biological resources in child nutrition programs, noting that their nutritional value can help combat anemia—a persistent issue affecting the country’s child population.
"I have been shown how paiche (a Amazonian fish) is processed and how it is being incorporated into child nutrition programs. It has been very well received, and it helps us in the fight against anemia—a lingering problem in our country. 40% of our children suffer from anemia," she stated.
Furthermore, she noted that this initiative demonstrates the results that can be achieved through coordinated efforts among all three levels of government, local communities, entrepreneurs, and specialized technical teams.
The Head of State also mentioned that she hopes to return to Ucayali and, in the coming months, participate in the inauguration of a *CITEproductivo* (a center for innovation and technology transfer) in the San Martín region. In this context, she offered special recognition to entrepreneurs from the Amazon region.
"How significant these messages are—but, above all, what a great inspiration you, the entrepreneurs, are. Through your creativity, dedication, and perseverance, you always move forward because you never give up in the face of adversity. That is the spirit of the Peruvian people," she declared.
Boosting Amazonian Aquaculture
For his part, the Minister of Production, Juan Carlos Requejo, emphasized that the inauguration of this modern infrastructure marks a significant step forward for the development of aquaculture in the Amazon, enabling producers to adopt new technologies and diversify their product offerings.
"This demonstration plant will provide entrepreneurs with the technical and production-related support they need to test and develop a wide variety of products," the minister noted.
He also highlighted Pucallpa’s potential for the production of *paiche* and other Amazonian species, as well as the opportunities for developing new products by leveraging these resources through a circular economy approach. In this regard, Minister Requejo explained that technical support will help facilitate the entry of these food products into new markets—both within Peru and abroad—while also strengthening ties with universities and institutions linked to the productive sector.
“Peru is a fishing powerhouse, certainly; however, in terms of aquaculture, we still lag behind the leaders. But today, we mark the beginning of an upward trajectory toward what Peru should—and can—achieve in the global aquaculture landscape,” he emphasized.
Unblocking Infrastructure Projects
For his part, the regional governor of Ucayali, Manuel Gambini, highlighted the efforts of President Keiko Fujimori’s administration to address the needs of the regions, noting the willingness of government ministers to conduct field visits and contribute to resolving existing challenges.
In this regard, he mentioned the coordination with the Ministry of Health to revive hospital projects and requested budgetary support to ensure their completion. “We are unblocking two hospitals, and the main hospital in Pucallpa has already been unblocked,” he stated.
The regional leader further emphasized the importance of ensuring the continuity of major projects—regardless of which administration oversees their execution—so that they can be completed and put to use for the benefit of the population.
At another point, the governor recalled the role of the president’s father, former President Alberto Fujimori, crediting him with bringing peace to the region during a difficult period for Ucayali. “Indigenous communities have never forgotten your father—the best president our country has ever had,” he remarked, highlighting the development the region has achieved since that time.
Welcoming remarks
During the ceremony, the provincial mayor of Coronel Portillo, Janet Castagne, welcomed President Keiko Fujimori and recalled the visits that former President Alberto Fujimori once made to various locations in the Amazon. “That is why I am certain, Madam President, that you—just as your father did—will do an even better job.”
Finally, José Daniel Galván, the apu (leader) of the San José de Tunuya native community, expressed his gratitude for the collaborative work between CITEproductivo Pucallpa and Devida in promoting the farming of Amazonian fish.
He noted that they currently have seven active production ponds and expressed his hope that their products would eventually reach national and international markets with greater added value.
“On behalf of my community, thank you very much, and welcome to the Ucayali region,” the apu Galván stated, addressing the President of the Republic.
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Publicado: 21/10/2026